A School of Fine Arts Feels the Effects of War
A well-regarded institution within Damascus University has managed to stay open during Syria’s civil war, but not without changes.
Legendary Lebanese Filmmaker Now Focuses on Students
Georges Nasr made a reputation for himself in international film festivals, where he is experiencing a revival, but these days he concentrates on teaching movie making.
A Syrian Professor Restarts His Career in Germany
Kamal Al Haj was a popular and progressive dean of media studies at Damascus University, but chose to move to Germany to expand his professional horizons.
In Yemeni Camp, a Principal Struggles to Keep Girls in School
A head teacher in Yemen’s biggest camp for internally displaced people is struggling to keep the doors open – and to prevent girls dropping out.
You Can Combine Motherhood and Study
A Ph.D. candidate and mother of two young children says reaching her academic goal has been difficult but it can be done.
Egyptian Universities Abuse Disciplinary Codes to Squeeze Student Freedoms
Egyptian universities are meting out punishments that far outweigh student infractions in an apparent attempt to keep a tight lid on student activism, the author says.
Three Different Academic Experiences: Which Is the Best?
The writer compares her experience of three different academic systems in three different countries.
Women and Islam: A Topic that Troubles
Hatoon al Fassi, a Saudi scholar, has provoked controversy in Qatar for arguing that the Koran, correctly interpreted, supports the empowerment of women.
Syrian Academics Get Secure Jobs in Turkey
Turkish universities in border regions are giving more secure jobs to Syrians academics who can teach refugee students in Arabic.
An Essay on Teaching: Designing Assessments, Part 2
In the second part of their essay, the authors discuss feedback, growth and attitude towards failure.
